Kings XI Punjab in 2008 facts for kids
Kings XI Punjab is a cricket team that plays in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Their home ground is the PCA Stadium in Mohali, Punjab. In the 2008 IPL season, the team was led by captain Yuvraj Singh. Kings XI Punjab had a strong season, finishing third overall. However, they did not make it to the Champions League T20 that year.
About the Indian Premier League
The Indian Premier League, or IPL, is a popular professional Twenty20 cricket league in India. Different city-based teams compete against each other. It's one of the biggest cricket tournaments in the world.
Kings XI Punjab's 2008 Season
In the 2008 IPL season, Kings XI Punjab performed very well. They finished second in the league stage, which meant they were one of the top teams.
Here's how the top teams finished in the 2008 league stage:
| Team | Played | Won | Lost | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rajasthan Royals | 14 | 11 | 3 | 22 |
| Kings XI Punjab | 14 | 10 | 4 | 20 |
| Chennai Super Kings | 14 | 8 | 6 | 16 |
| Delhi Daredevils | 14 | 7 | 6 | 15 |
Key Matches in 2008
Kings XI Punjab played many exciting matches in 2008. They won 10 out of their 14 league matches. Some of their notable wins included:
- On April 25, they won against Mumbai Indians by 66 runs in Mohali. Kumar Sangakkara was the Man of the Match.
- On May 1, they beat Deccan Chargers by 7 wickets in Hyderabad. Shaun Marsh was the Man of the Match.
- On May 21, they had a very close win against Mumbai Indians in Mumbai, winning by just 1 run. Shaun Marsh was again the Man of the Match.
- Their last league match on May 28 was a big win against Rajasthan Royals in Mohali, where Shaun Marsh scored an amazing 115 runs.
After the league stage, Kings XI Punjab reached the semi-finals. They played against Chennai Super Kings in the second semi-final in Mumbai. Unfortunately, they lost this match by 9 wickets, which meant they didn't make it to the final. Even so, reaching the semi-finals was a great achievement for the team in the first-ever IPL season.
